· Develop insights into the developmental and clinical issues related to gay and lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) clients. (1 hour)
· Identify the myths and reality of variance of gender identity and sexual orientation (1 hour)
· Develop skills in gay,lesbian, bisexual and transgender affirming counseling, psychotherapy, and social work practice. (1 hour)
· Identify tranference and counter-transference issues in working with LGBT clients (1 hour)
· Describe the salient issues in gender transitioning and working with transgender clients (1 hour)
· Discuss supportive and empathetic approaches in working with families and loved ones of lesbian, gay,bisexual, and transgender clients. (1 hour)
· Analyze the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on the LGBT client populations (1 hour)